Tern Valley Vintage Machinery Trust's Easter Road Run

Sunday 16th April 2023

by Barry Job

For some enthusiasts in the Midlands, the Tern Valley Vintage Machinery Trust's Easter Road Run is the first event of the new season.

Taking place this year on Sunday 16th April, the 22 mile very rural route meandered across the Shropshire and Staffordshire border in the area to the north east of Telford.

The event proved to be very popular with 84 tractors gathering at The Three Horseshoes Inn at the small village of Sambrook, Shropshire. After a Driver's Briefing they were away promptly at 10 o'clock heading north past Sambrook Mill, Ellerton Hall, Goldstone Hall, through Cheswardine to the halfway stop at Swinnerton's Transport Depot, Doley Manor. Soon they were off again heading eastwards past the pools which once supplied the waterwheel at Walk Mill, turning south for High Offley; then a westward stretch of Roman Road brought them back to Sambrook. This interesting and attractive route was enjoyed by all.

Sadly the good weather of the previous few days did not hold and, whilst not terribly wet, the drivers with tractor cabs did have the advantage.

The event was primarily held to raise money for the Prostate Cancer charity, and the total raised was over £1300. Thanks must go to the road run organisers, the staff at The Three Horseshoes and at Swinnerton Transport.

The Tern Valley Trust organise a number of events during the year, see their website at www. tvvmt.co.uk for further information.